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YouTube Stars Aren't Above the Copyright Law

YouTube is an amazing platform that allows users to upload their own videos, but sometimes people, including entertainers, will use copyrighted music to enhance these videos, which could lead them to be muted or removed, or incite legal action. Source: http://www.classroominthefuture.com/10-ways-to-use-youtube/ YouTube star Michelle Phan recently reached a settlement with a record label following her […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

August 19, 2015

Scarinci Hollenbeck

Football Players Thrive Off Of Endorsement Deals over Contract Bonuses

Signing your first NFL contract is an important moment The professional sports salary that many people dream of but only a select few actually obtain can be enough to support an individual who handles his finances wisely for a long time. However, many football players have other sources of income besides the teams that signed […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

August 14, 2015

NFL Public Relations Contract Clause

NFL players are required to play the game when physically possible, adhere to certain standards set by the league and relate to the media to the satisfaction of the NFL due to a public relations contract clause. Yes, player contracts can be as much about public relations as they are about the game. ‘I’m here […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

August 12, 2015

Help From the Hand That Feeds: Music Supervisors on Film and TV Placement

ASCAP recently partnered with the Guild of Music Supervisors to offer advice to musicians on getting their songs tv placement as well as in movie soundtracks – an important source of income for many artists who may not make the sort of money that people like Jay-Z or Katy Perry do. The nine music supervisors who offered […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

August 7, 2015

What Can and Cannot Be Negotiated in NFL Rookie Contracts

Since the latest collective bargaining agreement, NFL rookie contracts have become very standardized. There’s very little negotiating left for agents to do. However, there are still discussions to be had and slight variations depending on where a player is drafted. Here is an explanation of the NFL rookie contract as well as the negotiating agents […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

August 5, 2015

The Implied Covenant in Every Contract - Do You Know Where to Find it?

Sometimes agreements are more fickle than the parties involved would like them to be, and should they break the contract, the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing could serve as a basis for a lawsuit. This implied covenant has come up many times in both sports and entertainment law. Most recently, the implication […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

July 29, 2015

Scarinci Hollenbeck

Combat Idea Thieves With Nondisclosure Agreements

In the entertainment industry, not even ideas are safe, which is why nondisclosure agreements may come in handy when discussing potential movie plots, recently written lyrics or any other creative thoughts. Any discussion of an idea without an NDA could lead to the thought being stolen, without any repercussions. Take, for example, the story of Bonnie Vent and her […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

July 27, 2015

Offensive Trademarks May Not Last for Long

The NFL’s Washington Redskins recently had a taste of how fragile a trademark can be, especially if there are grounds for cancellation. The team will likely appeal the decision, but questions arise: Can they win? When and why are federal judges allowed to cancel offensive trademarks? Redskins lose federal trademark The Redskins franchise has, for some […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

July 23, 2015

Is it Better to Place the NFL Holdout on Hold or Stick it Out?

The NFL’s mandatory training camps are approaching, and though players are required to attend, some teams will almost certainly face what is known as a holdout – when a player declines to attend compulsory activities, sometimes due to issues with his contract. However, before a player decides to holdout, he should consider the consequences with […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

July 21, 2015

It's Time for a Film Financing Revolution with New SEC Rule

With the Securities and Exchange Commission’s new securities registration process, film financing may never be the same. The SEC’s recent exemption, called “Reg A ,” will give filmmakers a new way to offer securities. Though the regulation wasn’t intended to control crowdfunding websites specifically, it will offer filmmakers and investors new ways to use them. For some time, […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

July 14, 2015

Scarinci Hollenbeck

Are Politicians Allowed to Use Songs Without Permission?

Every four years or so, a few musicians cause a stir when their music is played at political rallies as politicians often use songs without permission. Often times, any legal threats dissipate before they make it to court, but if a judge were to rule on such a case, there’s a chance the politician could […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

July 7, 2015

Scarinci Hollenbeck

How To Land An Endorsement Deal Even Beyoncé Would Want

Endorsement deals are a great source of revenue, but how do entertainers and brands land an endorsement deal? Ever since the music and movie industries were flipped on their heads by illegal downloading services such as Napster, changing methods of consumption and the streaming revolution led by services such as Spotify and Netflix, entertainers have been […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

June 24, 2015

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